Issues
Two teens killed after SUV drops off 40 foot cliff
5/1/2007
By: Evan Axelbank
News 10 Syracuse
With the news that two seniors had died, Joshua Davis and Kevin Goich Jr’s friends came in groups to lay flowers. Some sat alone to think about the two buddies who are remembered as nice guys and friends to everyone.
"Everyone knew Josh and Kevin. Everyone knew them, every part of the community was affected," said Kevin Thom, a Fayetteville-Manlius student.
1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Settlement
A class action lawsuit (Robert Lubitz, et al. v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (the "Lawsuit"), is pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Bergen County (the "Court"), Case No. BER-L-4883-04, on behalf of all persons in the United States, who bought or leased a Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle, model years 1999-2004, between May 1, 1998 and the present, excluding fleet and governmental purchasers and lessees (the "Settlement Class Members").
Blog Garage
The below-listed websites contain bulletin boards, forums, and blogs regarding automobile safety and vehicle maintenance issues. Consumers with a vehicle problem will be able to find a wealth of information regarding their specific issue by browsing these sites, such as information on service bulletins and campaigns, owner complaints, and strategies for receiving better service.Â
Edmunds.com Town Hall Community
Car Talk Bulletin Boards
2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils
2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils
2007 Car Book “Best Bets”
Subcompact
BMW Z4
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio/Rio5
Volkswagen Beetle
Compact
Audi A4
BMW 3-Series
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Nissan Sentra
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI
Volvo S40/V50/C70
Intermediate
Acura TSX
Chevy Malibu/Maxx
Ford Fusion/Milan/MKZ
Honda Accord SDN/TL
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Texan’s Death Rekindles Ford Switch Issue
Family of retiree files suit blaming component linked with engine fires.
Ford expands recall.
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau
March 6, 2007
WASHINGTON — Al Gavegan Sr.’s death in a house fire last summer left family
and friends in San Antonio searching for answers — and they say the
evidence leads straight to Ford Motor Co. and a faulty electrical switch.
The retired government contractor was well-known as the guy who operated the
time clock at high school football games and taught kids with special needs.
2003-06 6.0L Diesel Spat Snarls 2007 6.4L Ford Super Duty launch
Engine supply for hot pickup remains in doubt
Automotive News / March 5, 2007
Richard Truett
A festering dispute between Ford Motor Co. and International Truck and
Engine Corp. is threatening to stall the launch of Ford’s most profitable
vehicle, the Super Duty pickup. Late last week, a Michigan judge issued a
temporary order forcing International to resume production of the Super
Duty’s 6.4-liter diesel engine. In return, the judge ordered Ford to pay
full price for the engine, rather than demand reimbursement for hefty
Unsafe Roads in Your Home Town
With 43,000 traffic deaths every year, there’s should to be fatal crash
spots in your home town or the roads you travel. You may no realize it
but a particular location may be so unsafe that it has had number of fatal
crashes since 2001. You can use this map to find those fatal crash prone
sites and avoid them or take extra precautions when you drive there.
- Unsafe Roads in Your Home Town
IMPROVING NHTSA’S CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS
IMPROVING NHTSA’S CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS
RECORD STATEMENT OF CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY
NHTSA PUBLIC MEETING
March 7, 2007